Date: 12 October 2024
Location: Imperial College London, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
Event description:
We are pleased to announce an inaugural PRASSA UK national conference, marking our first national in-person event specifically designed for medical students with a keen interest in plastic surgery. This distinguished event provides a unique platform to learn from esteemed experts in the field, participate in hands-on workshops, and engage with peers and professionals who share your passion.
The conference will be held on Saturday, 12th October, commencing with registration at 8:30 AM. The event will open with an introduction by PRASSA’s President, Sydney, and Events Lead, Andrei, setting the tone for a day of informative presentations and discussions. The first session, led by Mr Mark Henley, will provide a comprehensive overview of careers in plastic surgery, offering valuable insights into this specialised field. Mr Ryan Kerstein will then lead a session on innovations in plastic surgery, highlighting the latest advancements and future directions in the field
A short break will precede a session by Lt Col Graham Lawton, who will discuss military trauma and share his extensive expertise and experiences. Following this, Miss Georgina Williams will present on facial aesthetics, providing an in-depth exploration of this area.
Midday refreshments will be accompanied by poster displays, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with current research and projects. The afternoon will feature talks from Ms Katerina Kyprianou on PLASTA and Mr Naveen Cavale on BFIRST, followed by a closing address from Sydney and Andrei. A lunch break will provide further opportunities for networking and viewing poster presentations.
The latter part of the day will be dedicated to interactive workshops, beginning with sessions on pig belly suturing and tendon repair, designed to develop practical skills in a hands-on environment. After a short refreshment break, participants will continue with workshops on chicken thigh microsurgery, led by UKLoupes, and VR/AR applications in surgery, conducted by VRiMS. The conference will conclude with a final thank you and a group photo session.
We look forward to welcoming you to this prestigious event, which promises to be a valuable opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of plastic surgery.
Saturday 12th October
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Time
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Event
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Led by
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0830
0900
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Registration
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0900
0905
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Intro
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Sydney/Andrei
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0905
0950
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Career in Plastic Surgery/
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Mr Mark Henley (CONFIRMED)
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0950
1035
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Innovations
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Mr. Ryan Kerstein
CONFIRMED
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1035
1050
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Refreshments 1
(Posters on display)
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1050
1135
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Military Trauma
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Lt Col Graham Lawton
CONFIRMED
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1135
1220
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Facial Aesthetics
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Miss Georgina Williams
CONFIRMATION REQUEST SENT 30/07
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1220
1235
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Refreshments 2
(Posters on display)
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1235
1255
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PLASTA Talk
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Ms Katerina Kyprianou - CONFIRMED
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1255
1315
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BFIRST Talk
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Mr Naveen Cavale
CONFIRMED
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1315
1320
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Thank you
(Stream close)
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Sydney/Andrei
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1320
1400
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Lunch
+ Poster Presentations
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1400
1455
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Workshop 1
Pig belly suturing
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OVERLAP 1-4
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1455
1550
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Workshop 2
Tendon repair
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OVERLAP 1-4
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1550
1605
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Refreshments 2
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OVERLAP 1-4
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1605
1700
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Workshop 3
Chicken thigh microsurgery
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UKLoupes
OVERLAP 1-4
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1700
1755
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Workshop 4
VR/AR
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VRiMS
OVERLAP 1-4
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1755
1800
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Pictures and wave off
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Target audience:
Medical Students, Foundation Trainees
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